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Crops battered by hail, wind across the northeast
Much of the northeast is cleaning up after a significant storm passed through on Thursday, July 2.While the storm generally didn't stay long in one particular area, it was quite intense, bringing with...
Jul 03, 2020
Local women receive $500 4-H scholarships
Despite having to postpone the 2020 Prince Albert Regional 4-H Beef Show and Sale, the organizing committee was still able to move forward with the sale of the charity steer and awarded two scholarshi...
Jul 03, 2020
Sask. tests news technology to improve farmer's mental health
A new mobile app will help analyze the mental health of farmers in the province and provide support.The app - called 'Avail' - examines wellness data supplied by the user and then offers articles, vid...
Jul 02, 2020
Severe thunderstorm watches in effect for central, eastern and northern areas of Saskatchewan
Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for central, eastern and some northern regions of the province.The watch includes the Hudson Bay and Preeceville regions, as well as areas aro...
Jul 02, 2020
Agriculture Roundup for Thursday, July 2
Canola crops can suffer from nutrient deficiencies.Lyle Cowall is a manager of agronomy services with Nutrien Ag Solutions in northeast Saskatchewan. He said a lot can be learned about phosphorous def...
Jul 02, 2020
Diagnosing suspected spray drift damage to crops and property
What do you do if you suspect there has been spray drift damage on your field?Alice McFarlane with Ag Access talks to forensic agrologist George Lewko about the appropriate steps to take.-alice.mcfarl...
Jun 30, 2020
No surprises in seeded acreage report
Saskatchewan farmers planted more durum and lentils, but fewer acres of spring wheat, canola and soybeans compared to last year.Statistics Canada (StatCan) released its June crop acreage report.Spring...
Jun 30, 2020
Agriculture Roundup for Tuesday June 30, 2020
Registration is now open for the Livestock Set Aside Program.The program helps cattle and bison producers manage the cost of holding back market-ready livestock while processing plants deal with the b...
Jun 30, 2020
New book highlights achievements of wheat growers
The Western Canadian Wheat Growers (WCWG) is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a book outlining the organizations history.Warriors for Wheat highlights numerous farm policy issues raised by the gr...
Jun 29, 2020
Listen: AGT Food and ulivit receive protein supercluster funding
A new partnership of two Saskatchewan companies will create new plant based foods.Alice McFarlane with Ag Access talks about the collaboration and funding from Protein Industries Canada.-alice.mcfarla...
Jun 29, 2020